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BF53 TXC

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

167,189 mi
Last recorded167,189 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2022
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF53 TXC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2022 167,189 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel hub spigot mounting slightly worn damp (5.2.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive side of engine wet (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm mounting modified but not seriously weakened 5 link system not manufactured the best way (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2022 167,189 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner arch rotten (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner arch rotten (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that it is likely to adversely affect braking or steering Upper control arm welded plate to chassis doesn't have a continuous weld around plate (6.1.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that it is likely to adversely affect braking or steering Upper control arm welded plate to chassis doesn't have a continuous weld around plate (6.1.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Suspension arm insecure and impairing directional stability Upper control arm bolt insecure(Not fitted correctly) (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 166,340 miles

Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 161,902 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 161,269 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 159,728 miles

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive steering box slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 159,264 miles

oil leak

Fail 30 Jun 2017 159,264 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

oil leak

Pass 1 Jul 2016 157,715 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

OIL LEAK

Pass 30 Mar 2015 149,134 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 2 Apr 2014 141,458 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

bad oil leak

both rear tyres on legal limit

Pass 18 Apr 2013 134,133 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2012 109,780 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Apr 2012 109,780 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 92,844 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 81,900 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 53,371 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Jun 2007 41,493 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 34,891 miles

How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?

Based on 4,388,972 MOT tests across 325,470 vehicles.

72.7%
Pass Rate
6,904
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
325,470
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 153,632
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 141,712
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 136,366
position lamp(s) not working 91,214
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 88,089
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BF53 TXC is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 2003 Land Rover Discovery models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 100,620 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Land Rover Discovery fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 153,632 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BF53 TXC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Discovery typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 23 years old, this Land Rover Discovery is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BF53 TXC registered?

BF53 TXC is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 3 September 2003.

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